* Persists for several weeks
* Is getting worse
* Follows a major injury
* Causes significant weakness
* Is associated with fever
* Comes with severe swelling or redness
* Prevents normal movement
* Occurs with chest pain or shortness of breath
## The Bottom Line
White willow bark, capsaicin, boswellia, cat’s claw, omega-3 fatty acids, and curcumin all have some research behind them for certain types of pain or inflammation.
But none should be presented as a universal replacement for ibuprofen.
Some may help in specific situations, while others have limited evidence or important safety concerns.
If
